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- The Black Box of Guam: Why "Airtight Logic" is You
  By Steve Brownstein, Founder, Straightline International In the world of background screening, we chase facts. We live by the mantra of "maximum possible accuracy," a standa...
- The Architecture of Justice: Understanding the Sys
  For background screening professionals, the "court record" is our primary unit of currency. However, a record is not merely a static document; it is a component of a highly stru...
- DHS is Circumventing Constitution by Buying Data I
  The Fourth Amendment generally requires the government to get a warrant before searching your private information, but government agencies are circumventing the intent of the Constitution...
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Ontario's New Online Link to the Criminal Courts P
  A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario's court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, th...
- England/Wales - DBS Searches Delayed
  As of late 2025 and early 2026, Enhanced DBS checks are experiencing delays, with some applications taking over 60–100 days to complete, particularly affecting sectors like educatio...
- England - Non-party Access to Documents Used in Ci
  Under Practice Direction 51ZH, the new HMCTS Pilot Scheme, alternatively named the “Access to Public Documents Pilot” (“Pilot”) came into effect for a two-year per...
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NATIONAL NEWS
- LEGAL WATCH: Scott Paler to Tackle Rising Screenin
  Litigation is rising. Are your workflows defensible? I’ve seen firsthand how a single gap in screening can lead to massive liability. That’s why I’m keeping a close...
- What Happened to the Los Angeles County Municipal
  What Happened to the Los Angeles County Municipal Courts — and Where They Are Now By Steven Brownstein | The Background Investigator A Brief History: The Rise of Munic...
- Ethics, Risks, and Liability of the The Record Re
  If your record provider is giving you "compliance advice" on what you should or shouldn't report, you aren't just getting a tip—you might be opening a massive lega...
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PRESS RELEASES
- Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (U
  Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (Unless You Have a Safety Net) Adverse Social Media searches are the "new shiny object" in our industry. They are fast, AI-dr...
- Straightline International is proud to announce a
  HUGE news for global background screening! Straightline International is proud to announce a significant upgrade to our Cayman Islands Services. Following productive meetings with...
- Straightline International Sets the Record Straigh
  Straightline International is not a CRA. We are what PBSA defines as a Criminal Record Provider — and in fact, we are the original. Our role in the pre-employment screening ec...
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